Be sure to include your name, daytime phone number, address, name and phone number of legal next-of-kin, method of payment, and the name of the funeral home/crematory to contact for verification of death.

Staving off middle-age spread requires portion control and plenty of exercise

www.eatright.org - The American Dietetic Association offers healthful eating tips, articles and referrals to a dietitian in your area. The ADA also keeps its journal articles in an online archive.

www.cnpp.usda.gov - The USDA's Healthy Eating Index allows you to key in what you eat in a day for up to 20 days. The site also lists the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000 and offers recipes and tips for healthy, thrifty meals.

www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/index.htm - Data, statistics, publications and programs are available on the Centers for Disease Control sites. The Nutrition and Physical activity pages offer a primer on how to get started on physical activity, an important component of a healthy diet.

www.5aday.org - A color wheel shows how certain phytochemicals fight cancer, heart disease and the effects of aging by consuming more fruits and vegetables. Recipes and tips are included.

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